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A631 JDG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,719 mi
Last recorded96,719 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA631 JDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake back plate missing

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2013 96,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake back plate missing

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,543 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,539 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 93,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 85,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,896 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 83,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A631 JDG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A631 JDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A631 JDG registered?

A631 JDG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1984.

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